Friday, November 13, 2009

Majesty Palm

A Majesty palm is a beautiful indoor palm tree. It is a feather-leafed plant with a smooth and flared trunk. It is inexpensive and easy to grow. It requires a plenty of water, a lot of light and fertilizer. There is only one problem with growing a Majesty palm inside, it yellow easily.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Areca Palm Tree

An Areca palm, sometimes referrred as Butterfly Palm, Golden Cane Palm. The scientific name is the Dypsis lutescens, sometimes identified as Chrysalidocarpus lutescens. Recently this palm has become very popular as a landscaping plant and an indoor palm tree.
It is a shrub-like plant. Chrysalidocarpus lutescens has feather type leaves that fan out from several trunks.The Areca palm tree is rates among the top houseplants for removing indoor air toxins.It is highly adaptable plant to both indoor and outdoor environments.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Florida Royal Palm

The Florida Royal palm is a very popular landscape plant in South America, Florida, the Caribbean and California. It is a tall, feather-like, distinctive palm tree. It is a very fast growing tree, grows about 1 foot per year. The scientific name is Roystonea Elata.

It is called the Florida Royal palm because it is one of few palms native to Florida. It likes full sun, lots of heat and high moisture.The Florida Royal palm is sensitive to Royal palm bug, giant weevil and scales.